Kathy is beautiful because she is…..RESPONSIVE and CONCERNED. Kathy is another one of my workmates who is rich in good qualities and it’s pleasant to be in her company. I like Kathy because she tries to make everyone comfortable – she thinks about their needs and tries hard to accommodate everyone. That is a big task. She wants to be fair while not becoming a doormat. It’s like a well-choreographed dance – and Kathy is the prima ballerina.

Kathy cares about other people. This definition of sensitivity sums her up: tactful and sympathetic to the feelings of others. She makes sure that everyone is considered before she makes a plan. She is a master planner, too – that is a tough job in the first place – but to think about everyone involved and how best to orchestrate their needs impresses me. She planned a huge birthday party for her mother-in-law DURING the holidays WITH a newborn and she didn’t cut corners. She worked hard to ensure the party was a grand occasion.

Work is pretty busy these days – there are times when I can’t get to an email for a few days. But not Kathy – she tries to respond immediately. She doesn’t like issues to drag. I admire her dedication to tie up loose ends quickly. Some days I don’t see light at the end of the tunnel – Kathy has that vision. She doesn’t ignore annoying sales reps or pretends an email never hit her inbox – she does her job in a thorough and friendly manner. Sometimes I want to hang the phone up for her because she’s being harassed by windbags. But Kathy is very gracious – you would think the person is her best friend.

Kathy is also knowledgeable in a lot of areas. Whenever I need the scoop on a restaurant, or a hair product, a new shop, or professional services, I ask Kathy. She is the go-to gal. I have expanded my horizons in all those areas because of her. And she has good taste. If Kathy recommends it, I know it will make the grade. She turned me onto Hunter Hill wine, Michael’s on Main, and Woodworm Party Store. I don’t think there’s been a time that I’ve asked for her advice, that she hasn’t given me a good recommendation.

Happy Birthday, Kathy – thanks for being fun company – in and out of work!